RAYMOND HAWKINS

**** **** ***., **** *****, CA **813

Home: 562-***-**** • Cell: 310-***-****

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PROFILE

Dedicated Professional, detail oriented, with more than 40 years of Architectural, Structural, & Industrial Facilities

Space Planning Design experience. Possess Expanded exposure and experience in hands-on construction, supervision,

material estimating, and Home Improvement sales. Diligently, consulting with Home Owners & Real Estate Investors in

calculating projected construction and RE rehab. cost. Client & Customer focused with a drive to educate,

inform, explain, and serve. Currently engaged in Real Estate Education and future ventures.

SKILLS

Hands-On Kitchen & Bath Remodel Labor & crew management

Problem solving Budget Management

Material Cost Estimating Quality Assurance

Building Permits Hands-On Room Additions

Hands-On Fixture install Engineering Design

Solid oral & written communication skills Ability to achieve short & long term goals

Computer literate Ability to multi-task

Faith Base Public Speaking/Teaching

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Project Budget Control

Provided Consulting & Research Services to local contractor to assist in the design and cost management of a

commercial structure to be constructed at a County Municipal Golf Course. Budget was controlled to remain

within $90,000 leaving the contractor with a 25% to 30% profit.

Strategic Project Cost Savings

Contractors failure to manage his framing crew in the interpretation of the approved plans failed to pass roofing

inspection. As the project Designer I was able to submit innovative details to the City to salvage the roof at a

savings of about $28,000.

Residential Development

Designed and successfully obtained approved plans and permits for a new 3500 sq. ft. two-story residence with a

600 sq. ft. rear apartment & garage. Strategic analysis of difficult codes and ordinances were overcome. Initial

property value was $700,000 currently now at $2.1 million after project completion.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

VICTORIANTEK DESIGN DEVELOPMENT

Long Beach, CA

Architectural Consultant 06/1982 to Current

Created detailed technical drawings, of architectural & structural designs, according to specifications for residential, and

commercial projects.Prepared designs & construction documents to be submitted to various city municipalities.

Interface with City Building & Safety, Zoning, Planning, various agencies, Architects and Engineers. Facilitated design

reviews to obtain all required permits. Conducted proposed feasibility studies, ensured code compliance, performed cost

estimates & material quantity take-offs. Managed construction projects for owner-builders, contractors, and property

investment firms. Monitored work crews, personnel, financial disbursements, structural observations and inspections.

HOME DEPOT

Inglewood, CA

PRO Sales, Kitchen & Bath Design 04/2001 to 06/2004

Executed Kitchen & Bath designs for residential and commercial projects, serving the local contractor, business, and

homeowner. Using 20/20 computer design graphics program, would present two & three dimensional renderings of

proposed projects to customers. Special Ordered all relevant plumbing fixtures, modular cabinets, granite and solid

surface counter tops, flooring, tile, etc. Sold stock merchandise to complete all projects, submitted requests for contractor

cost estimates to install all projects, and interfaced with installers as required during field installation. At Contractor Desk,

PRO SALES ASSOC., would service all Special Orders, stock merchandise sales, delivery service, stage material pickup.

Coordinated Hands-On emergency delivery merchandise via Load-N-Go truck to job sites, and performed construction

blueprint estimating and material take-offs.

HOMEBASE

Long Beach, CA

Kitchen/Bath Designer & Special Order Associate 11/1997 to 03/2001

Designed kitchens & Bath rooms for remodel, servicing home owners, contractors, and businesses. Executed accurately,

all required measurements for flooring, counters, etc. Special order fixtures, cabinets, flooring, solid surface counters, as

well as sale total store stock merchandise. Set delivery schedules, placed orders for mill work, windows, window

treatments, bath decor, and contractor install labor. Computer proficiency in Auto-Graph, and Angel Station (design &

special order software). Received Certificate for "Outstanding Sales Performance" (1999).

CONTRACT ASSIGNMENTS:

CA

Industrial Engineer/Facilities Layout Planner (Contract) 01/1985 to 05/1997

Designed and provided Space Planning for offices, laboratories, manufacturing floor areas, and outside industrial yards.

Initiated new design styles in: Interior Design, color coordination, material fabric textures, and furniture selections.

Interfaced with Architects, Engineers, Management, movers & riggers. Executed drafting tasks for said disciplines,

coordinate planning with Dept. Managers, Supervisors, personnel, and contractors'. Supervise up to twenty movers &

riggers in the move or relocation of office furniture and heavy Industrial machines (4 to 6 tons in weight). Computer

design layouts were accomplished on IBM Spectra-Graphics Intergraph, and Windows NT, CAD Multi-Layering.

Employers & Assignment locations noted below:

ROCKWELL INTERNATIONAL, ROCKETDYNE DIV.

Canoga Park, CA

Industrial Engineer-Space Planner 06/1985 to 05/1988

Coordinated Facilities Space Management and Relocation of nine-hundred cubical spaces and employees to a newly

leased, six story office building. Project required planning, placement, and activation of all support systems such as:

telecommunications, faxes, computers, physical wall partitioning, design layout, 18 wheeler truck transportation, and

supervision of twenty or more Red Ball Movers. Also maintained and reactivated dormant facility space, and serviced

five industrial building containing: Office Space, Manufacturing machines, Laboratory, and outside yards. Received

Letter of Appreciation for "Outstanding Performance" (1988)

HUGHES AIRCRAFT COMPANY, SPACE & COMMUNICATIONS DIV.

El Segundo, CA

Material Parts Planner & Satellite Build Technician 01/1983 to 06/1985

Implemented the initial planning and procurement of material parts hardware such as: (nuts, bolts, structural metal,

graphite, fabrics, etc.) for installation on Space Satellites. Also functioned as fabrication technician on Satellites by

installing various components awaiting final assembly. Interfaced with Aerospace Engineers, Fellow Technicians in a

team effort, Supervisors, and Management.

HOUSING AUTHORITY OF LOS ANGELES

Los Angeles, CA

Architectural Assistant 11/1977 to 06/1982

Designed & drafted Architectural plans for low-income Family Dwellings such as: Apartment Rehabilitations, Single

Family Homes, Multi-Family Senior Citizen Complexes, and the renovation of light commercial City buildings. Also

performed residential Kitchen & Bath remodel designs, Project Supervision, and serviced the public counter. Interfaced,

daily, with Developers, Contractors, Engineers, Architects, Dept. of Building & Safety, C.H.F.A, and HUD (Housing and

Urban Development).

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE

Los Angeles, CA

Laborer 06/1967 to 06/1975

Performed paint removal and exterior maintenance on commercial & private aircraft such as, Lear Jets, DC-8's, 747's,

Cherokees, and other crafts like classic plans and cars. The removal of paint, to reduce aircraft weight, was

accomplished by using a high grade acidic paint stripper. Formulation and mixture of other chemical products was done

to brighten up the exposed aluminum, and alloy metals.

HUGHES AIRCRAFT COMPANY

Long Beach, Terminal Island, CA

Jr. Engineer Draftsman 06/1972 to 09/1972

Responsibilities included: drawing schematics, drafting plans, and conducting measurements of Navy Battle Ships.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

REAL ESTATE INVESTING: wholesaling, fix & flip, tax liens, RE funding 2016

LICENSED INSURANCE PRODUCER: Life, Health, Mortgage Protection, Annuities 2009 to 2016

ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION-CERTIFICATE PROGRAM: CONSTRUCTION

MANAGEMENT 1976

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA-Extension), Los Angeles, CA, United States

Study of Critical Paths & Time line project management

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: ARCHITECTURAL & STRUCTURAL DESIGN 1976

University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, CA, United States

This was a five year Architectural Curriculum completed in four years.

- Honors: Deans List School of Architecture & Fine Arts (1976)

- USC Full Tuition Academic Scholarship (1972- 1975)

- California State Full Tuition Academic Scholarship (1976)

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA: ARCHITECTURAL & MECHANICAL DRAFTING 1972

John C. Freemont High School, Los Angeles, CA, United States

- Received High School Diploma with Academic Honors

- Received Certificate & Award in Architectural & Mechanical Drafting

- Maintained a 3.8 GPA

Actively engaged, for the past nineteen years, in food distribution and service to the needy in our local community and

abroad. In 2005 & 2006, traveled to Guntur India, to help and aid victims of the 2004 Indonesian Tsunami. Dedicated to

continue throughout the year to aid and support the human condition where ever possible.

REAL ESTATE INVESTING & FINANCE

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